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  "abstract": "Bitterness is a significant undesirable flavor limiting consumer acceptance of flaxseed oil. This study aimed to identify the primary bitter compound in flaxseed oil, develop an effective removal method, and comprehensively evaluate its safety. Cyclolinopeptide E (CLE) was first verified as the predominant cyclic peptide driving bitterness in flaxseed oil. An enzymatic debittering process was then developed using a weak alkaline protease to hydrolyze CLE. Optimal hydrolysis occurred at an enzyme concentration of 1.6% ( w / v ), a temperature of 42 °C, and pH 9. The treated oil exhibited significantly reduced bitterness while retaining its original nutritional profile and physicochemical properties. Furthermore, acute, subacute, and genotoxicity assessments demonstrated that CLE had no adverse effects on murine growth, organ function, or genetic integrity. This study provided an effective strategy to remove CLE from flaxseed oil to eliminate the bitterness, ultimately enhancing its consumer acceptability and practical value.",
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    "China-Mongolia Biomacromolecule Application “Belt and Road” Joint Laboratory, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, 306 Zhaowuda Rd, Hohhot 010010, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China",
    "Inner Mongolia Xianghao Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd., No. 56, Xindao 2nd Group, Bayannur 015000, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China"
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  "doi": "10.1016/j.fochx.2026.104718",
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  "published": "2026-11-01",
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  "title": "Identification, enzymatic removal, and safety assessment of cyclolinopeptide E, the key bitterant in flaxseed oil",
  "title_text": "Identification, enzymatic removal, and safety assessment of cyclolinopeptide E, the key bitterant in flaxseed oil",
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